Archives - 30 October 2013, Wednesday

Limestone mountains tower over the Li River and the fishermen who work the waters tirelessly still manage heart-warming grins when you pass them in the evenings. The serenity and beauty of this isolated spot can leave you awe-struck, this is authentic China as it should be experienced...

looks like a little toy car on the water and I want one. Sure, they can be customized in several ways, from an armored or emergency capsule to a party or taxi capsule, but I just want one to play with. Having initially been conceived back in 2009, the pod-like design now is sleek and ...

Just 14 lucky guests will get an unparalleled view of the untouched mangrove swamps, six miles of waterways, and some 200 species of wildlife native to Mayakoba, Mexico, as a part of the Wildlife Photo MasterClass weekend, with a stay in a poolside villa at Banyan Tree Mayakoba . Host...

Top 5 luxury dining spots in Jamaica By James Mannings on Oct 22, 2013 in Attractions , Caribbean , Food and Drink , Going Out , Jamaica , Regions , Travel Miscellany - Read 1487 times Tweet Jetting off to the Caribbean is a once in a lifetime holiday that you’ll want to remember for ...

It’s a move that makes sense: for many tourists, taxi drivers are their first point of contact as the chauffeurs shuttle freshly arrived visitors from the airport to their hotel, a route that’s likewise often their first introduction to the city. According to The Khaleej Times , nearl...

Beauty favorite Shu Uemura have released their holiday collection early (yay!) and it's filled with fun, youthful pieces perfect for anyone who’s under the age of 40—or is a young pop princess at heart. The new holiday line is a collaboration with Japanese artist Takeshi Murakami and ...

Nicole Kidman has appeared in a new campaign for Cruise 2014 and divulges some behind-the-scenes confessions in a video. “I have been known to be the party girl of all party girls. I’m proud of being able to go I’m up for anything and if that means diving into the ocean at midnight na...

Here's a Sneak Peek of a few notable Luxury Hotel Openings for 2014, from the Americas to Europe to Asia and more. InterContinental Davos â€“ Opening December 2013 More than 5,000 feet above sea level, the iconic gold dome at InterContinental Davos is striking sitting amongst Switzerl...

Sunreef Yachts has unveiled the design concept for its latest custom megayacht, the 210-foot 210 Power Trimaran . As Sunreef’s first model with three hulls, the vessel is more stable at its cruising speed (20 knots) and maximum speed (30 knots), and it features greater living space, c...

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Aerodynamics and design go hand in hand. Dr. Woll works together with the designers in the very early stages of development. "We jointly determine the proportions of the 1:4 models and hone the aerodynamics in the wind tunnel. Good cooperation is important here because it's often a qu...

When an invitation drops through your letterbox from chef Aldo Zilli , it's probably worth accepting. Otherwise you may regret it. For the rest of the year. Take the UK launch of Loving Excellence (it's like Ocado, but sells only the best Italian produce). Everyone spent the evening f...

What do Porsche’s iconic 911, Quentin Tarantino, the Mandarin Hotel in Hong Kong, the epic movie “Cleopatra” starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, the MetLife Building in New York, the unforgettable “She loves you” from the Beatles and Roy Lichtenstein’s “Drowning Girl” have i...

The design and culture scene in the Brooklyn neighbourhood of Greenpoint is hotting up, and now you can see the best of the bunch under one roof. Taking over a huge warehouse every Friday and Saturday night from 1 November is the Brooklyn Night Bazaar - a veritable treasure trove of a...

The best of Red Mountain can be found in this exceptional home on Hunter Creek Road. Offering close up views of downtown Aspen and Aspen Mountain from large windows and inviting outdoor spaces, no detail has been overlooked with custom and extraordinary touches found throughout. Featu...

It has not gone unnoticed that we organized a Speedy Tuesday Event for all those people who are passionate about Speedmaster watches. A lot of media announced the happening on the 29th of October and we have to say that we’re overwhelmed by the people who joined us for the Speedy Tues...

Although Andy Warhol clearly relished his own celebrity status, the artist nevertheless expressed some ambivalence about being a public figure. "Being famous isn't all that important," he wrote. "If I weren't famous, I wouldn't have been shot for being Andy Warhol."

Oh, Kerry Washington , there is just something about you that we absolutely love. It’s no secret we’re fans of Scandal and Washington’s alter-ego, Olivia Pope. Maybe it’s those killer outfits, or the badass-babe attitude, or the palpable sexual tension between her and Fitz, but we can...

Karl Lagerfeld used Choupette, his Persian cat, as a muse for his Holiday accessories collection. A gift from Chanel model Baptiste Giabiconi, Choupette has become a pretty important figure in the Chanel and Fendi designer’s life. In fact, Choupette is so spoiled she even has her own ...

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Greek mythology has it that the demi-god Hercules on one of his adventures defeated and buried several giants, which turned into what is today the island of Mykonos. And that, ladies and gents, is how the island of Mykonos was formed!! Mythological stories aside, this small island off...

Hotel Tannenhof is a 5-star superior hotel in Austria offering exclusivity. This exquisite private property set high on the hills of Nasserein on the edge of St Antonâ€™s main village is at 1,350 meters above sea level, The Tannenhof sits within one of the most beautiful ski areas in ...

Those of us who love to drink our bubbles — or as Dom Pérignon said, we "are drinking stars” — are not only happy, but thrilled to tour producers of sparkling wine. There just so happens to be a number of sparkling wine producers to visit in Napa County, but the possibility of actuall...

phone case/charger may strike you as a product you would see on the Home Shopping Networ k — complete with an overly dramatic video clip starring a woman who just can't deal with her iPhone's cord charger — but it's actually a pretty cool idea. With outlet prongs built into the back o...

The Waldrip brand is rich in furs, jacquards and mismatched fabrics, and as a lover of fabrication designer Stephanie Waldrip wanted to make sure that all her resources were ethical and personally researched all her mills before deciding on those she would produce with. “I try to work...

How do you celebrate the launch of a fiendishly clever nightclub app? With a big, fat, juicy party. So, FIXR creators Nick Stone and Ed Glover squeezed as many friends as they could into Nobu Berkeley St. Jamie Campbell Bower nattered all night to Joseph Mawle about his new role in Th...

...from trusted tipster Babbling Babette that supermodel turned Emmy-winning reality t.v. power player and budding apparel tycoon Heidi Klum is fixin' to hoist her mock-Med mansion in L.A.'s Brentwood area on the market with a price tag somewhere around $24,250,000. The German-born Mi...

"Mr. Jordan hired us because he understands the benefits of the auction process for selling incomparable assets. The value of Legend Point not only lies in its history as his long-time residence but also in every unique facet of the property — the quality of design, extensive amenitie...